Gitarattan International Business School

Yes, GIBS Business School provides opportunities for international placements and internships that are limited and based on a few partnerships and programs instead of being available to every GIBS student. The school partners with international universities and organizations to host students in countries like Canada, the U.S., and Dubai, depending on the availability of positions and the student's performance.

So as part of GIBS' Global Immersion Programs, students also travel to Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai for industrial visits, workshops, and university visits; these experiences help students build an international corporate network and learn from world-class business professionals.

While the ability for students to receive international placements will ultimately depend on job availability, the eligibility of students, as well as recruiter participation, GIBS supports its students' goals for global internships or global assignments through GIBS' corporate relations team and with global partners, thereby increasing the student's opportunity to work internationally in support of their career development.

GIBS collaborates with multiple businesses to provide students with real-world experience through live projects and corporate assignments based on challenging situations in the workplace. These assignments may encompass market research studies, sales and marketing initiatives, digital marketing projects, HR recruitment and training assignments, financial analysis, business analytics, and operational improvement projects. Students will also participate in activities such as brand awareness efforts, conducting customer surveys, analyzing data, developing a business strategy, and providing startup consulting services under the supervision of faculty members and industry experts. By having access to hands-on learning, students gain an understanding of how an organisation functions, develop their problem-solving capabilities, and gain confidence for their forthcoming professional experiences, both internships and final placements.

The GIBS new campus has created new opportunities for me to concentrate in my everyday work as well as my times away from studies with its peaceful atmosphere, its neatness and organisation of space. Having modern lecture rooms with ample light, air conditioning and quality technology ensure I have a suitable classroom to concentrate on my studies; similarly there are many quiet study areas which allow me to concentrate while studying alone after having studied with other students in class. After lectures, my opportunity to re-energise will be provided by the use of the green areas, open spaces, recreational facilities and comfortable communal areas; there are therefore plenty of choices of places where I can relax and clear my mind and be able to concentrate again for my following class or assignment submission. The mix of formal study areas and informal recreation areas keeps me on track with regard to my studies and helps me to feel motivated, relaxed, and productive throughout the day.

The GIBS Business School faculty possess a diverse combination of both academic achievement and experience in a variety of industries that enhances learning and gives it practical applicability. Many of the core and full-time faculty have earned advanced degrees (Ph.D.; MBA; PGDM; M.Phil.; or master's degree) from distinguished universities and management schools as well as spending time at some of the world's the finest institutions, such as the IIMs and NITs. In addition, a number of the professors have had extensive teaching and professional experience — typically between 10 and 30 years, with a focus on roles in marketing, finance, analytics, HR, strategy, entrepreneurship, etc., therefore providing a connection between theoretical concepts and application in the market. The faculty also works closely with visiting faculty, international trainers and guest speakers who are CEOs, CXOs or owners of their companies, which provides another dimension to the education being offered by offering real-time business expertise and practical information for implementation in the marketplace. Overall, faculty members connect academic research with industry experience, allowing students to benefit from both theoretical and practical perspectives of learning.

The Return on Investment (ROI) at GIBS Business School for Students: 

For the PGDM/MBA program, tuition is approximately ₹8.50-₹9.50 Lakhs for two years (not including hostel/other expenses). Our current placement data show average salaries received during the last recruitment cycle, which were ₹7.40-₹8.20 Lacs per annum (lpa), with top package (s) of approximately ₹16.15-₹20 LPA and, thus, students will typically have recovered outlays after one year of employment (after tax) - thus demonstrating a relatively high ROI in comparison to private B-schools.

The BBA programme has total tuition of roughly ₹4.60 Lakhs. Based on employment results for recent graduating classes, average salary ranges are approximately ₹4 - ₹6 Lacs per annum (as documented in numerous placement reports). Given this, a positive ROI will likely be obtained within 1-2 years after completing their degrees.

In conclusion, given the relatively modest cost of attendance at GIBS relative to other B-schools in Bangalore and mid-tier employment outcomes, both the PGDM/MBA and BBA offer good to high ROIs. Most graduates quickly recoup tuition expenses, and many are able to earn good salaries shortly after beginning their careers.

GIBS keeps a good balance between academics and extracurricular by implementing a well-thought-out daily schedule that keeps both learning and student life active. Classes are regularly scheduled with established timelines, taught in a practical way, so students are able to concentrate on their studies without feeling overwhelmed. Also, GIBS uses events such as clubs, sports, cultural events, guest speakers and leadership sessions as a part of their overall development in addition to the typical academic calendar and not merely as distractions. Faculty members support students in managing their time to allow them to excel in their studies in addition to activities. A balance between academics and activities provides students with the ability to maintain academic success while building their confidence, teamwork, communication skills and ability to manage stress during their time in college.

At GIBS Business School, Industry Engagement is an important part of the student learning journey; we host frequent guest speakers from the Corporate World, along with our extensive network of Alumni and Mentors. While we offer many opportunities throughout the academic year to connect with industry leaders and Corporation, we also provide regular opportunities for students to meet with our extensive Alumni and Mentors.

The frequency of our Corporate Guest Talks and Speaker Series has greatly increased over the past ten years. Now, we hold Corporate Guest Talks and Speaker Series once a month or even more often, which give students valuable insight from high-level executives, Human Resource professionals, and leaders within the Corporate Community.

In addition to Corporate Guest Talks and Speaker Series, GIBS provides many opportunities for Students to connect with Alumni and Mentors on an ongoing basis. Our Alumni return to GIBS regularly to share their career experience and provide support for students with respect to Networking, Internships, and Career Preparation. We currently have over 2000 active alumni and these interactions are a key component of the GIBS educational experience.

In conclusion: GIBS Business School provides our students with a number of opportunities to connect with Industry through Corporate Talks, frequent contact with Alumni and Mentors, enabling our students to develop connections to Industry throughout their entire academic career, not just at one or two events each year.

At GIBS, students have many opportunities to have roles of leadership within various clubs, committees, and campus events that are critical to their overall growth. Students can be club leaders, committee coordinators, event leaders, team leaders or managers, marketing and content leaders or heads, finance and budget coordinators, and a representative of students from all academic, cultural, and sport clubs and professional clubs. Along with being asked to plan and execute events with faculty and industry guests, students will manage the budget and marketing for events, lead the coordination of teams to execute events successfully and provide an overall smooth execution of onsite activities for fests and conclaves, workshops, and competitions. In developing these leadership roles, students are able to develop leadership, decision-making, communication, ability to work within teams, ability to manage time, and ability to problem solve, all of which are required in the corporate world; by having worked in these various leadership roles, GIBS students are better prepared for managerial responsibilities.